Abstract: The present technology is directed to methods of preparing affinity chromatographic columns using streptavidin-conjugated particles and biotinylated affinity agents (i.e., biotinylated oligonucleotides, biotinylated antibodies or biotinylated antigen-binding fragments thereof). The methods of the present technology can be utilized to perform affinity capture assays in a high-throughput, efficient manner. Further, the affinity chromatographic columns disclosed herein are customizable due to the ability to utilize any biotinylated affinity agent. The methods herein utilize an on-line loading (i.e., loading the column with biotinylated affinity agent via a liquid chromatography system).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a coating process for chromatographic surfaces. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature a two-step, vapor-liquid phase organosilane deposition method for creating a hydrophilic, non-ionic surface in a chromatographic system.

Abstract: A calorimeter and method is also provided, including a sample cell, a reference cell, a thermostat in thermal communication with the sample cell and the reference cell, a first conductive wire, the first conductive wire having a first end connected to the thermostat and a second end connected to the sample cell, and a second conductive wire, the second conductive wire having a first end connected to the thermostat and a second end connected to the reference cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of characterizing a system containing a chromatographic column. The methods can include introducing a sample comprising a positive control and a negative control to the system containing a chromatographic column, wherein the positive control is a sensitive probe that interacts with the system and the negative control is substantially non-interacting with the system; after passing the sample through the chromatographic column, detecting the positive control and the negative control; and determining system suitability by comparing the amount of detected positive control to negative control. In some embodiments, determining system suitability (e.g., inertness of sample to the system) is accomplished by determining a ratio of detected positive control to negative control.

Abstract: Sample preparation and separation can be performed using a sample cartridge (201). The cartridge includes a barrel (204) with a first and second end, a column segment (209) connected to the second end of the barrel, and a column (205) containing a sorbent material. The sorbent material includes particles that have antibodies attached to them to selectively retain analytes, proteins attached to them to retain certain classes of antibodies, or enzymes attached to them to perform specific modifications to certain classes of molecules. The column segment can be in thermal communication with a temperature control device in order to control the temperature of the column.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for the chromatographic analysis of glycans using high purity chromatographic materials comprising a chromatographic surface wherein the chromatographic surface comprises a hydrophobic surface group and one or more ionizable modifier and a labeling reagent which is capable of providing amphipathic and strongly basic labeling moieties to a sample to be analyzed.

Abstract: Novel reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent compounds having an activated functionality for reaction with aldehydes and useful in labeling biomolecules such as glycans and methods of making the same are taught and described.

Abstract: Methods and devices for the washing, extraction, and separation of a sample in a disposable chromatography cartridge (201) comprising a barrel (204) and a column (205), and especially including reinforcement to the column permitting high-pressure separation.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to stationary phase materials for performing size exclusion chromatography. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature hydroxy-terminated polyethylene glycol surface modified silica particle stationary phase materials, which are optionally also methoxy-terminated polyethylene glycol surface modified.

Abstract: Described are techniques for processing data. Sample analysis is performed generating scans of data. Each scan comprises a set of data elements each associating an ion intensity count with a plurality of dimensions including a retention time dimension and a mass to charge ratio dimension. The scans are analyzed to identify one or more ion peaks. Analyzing includes filtering a first plurality of the scans producing a first plurality of filtered output scans. The filtering including first filtering producing a first filtering output, wherein the first filtering includes executing a plurality of threads in parallel which apply a first filter to the first plurality of scans to produce the first filtering output. Each of the plurality of threads computes at least one filtered output point for at least one corresponding input point included in the plurality of scans. Analyzing includes detecting one or more peaks using the filtered output scans.

Abstract: Liquid chromatography systems described herein are smaller in size and with a reduced extra-column volume due to direct connection of a liquid chromatography column and/or detector to an injector valve and due to eliminating the need for a column oven by relying on heating of the liquid chromatography column and detector by a preheater. The size of the liquid chromatography systems are enough that the liquid chromatography systems may be deployed adjacent to automated sample preparation robotics, adjacent to a process stream, or adjacent to the inlet of a mass spectrometer. In addition, the extra-column volume of the liquid chromatography systems may be reduced by eliminating many of the connection tubes and by situating components of the liquid chromatography system in closer proximity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and a method for performing size exclusion chromatography. Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for size exclusion chromatography at normal high performance liquid chromatography or ultra performance liquid chromatography pressures and above using small particles.

Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a rail extending along the length and configured to receive a first fluidic assembly, and a carriage movably attachable to the rail such that the carriage moves along the rail, the carriage configured to receive a second fluidic assembly, the carriage including an actuator and a stop mechanism. The stop mechanism is configured to selectively prevent and allow movement of the carriage relative to the rail. The stop mechanism is configured to be independently operable from the actuator assembly, and the actuator is configured: to move a chromatography column received by the clamp assembly relative to the rail to create a first fluid tight seal between the chromatography column and the first fluidic assembly, and move the second fluidic assembly relative to the carriage body to create a second fluid tight seal between the second fluidic assembly and the chromatography column.

Abstract: The present disclosure discusses a method of separating a sample (e.g., pharmaceutical drug, genotoxic impurity, biomarker, and/or biological metabolite) including coating a metallic flow path of a chromatographic system; injecting the sample into the chromatographic system; flowing the sample through the chromatographic system; separating the sample; and analyzing the separated sample using mass spectroscopy. In some examples, the coating applied to the surfaces defining the flow path is non-binding with respect to the sample—and the separated sample. Consequently, the sample does not bind to the low-binding surface of the coating of the flow path. The applied coating can increase the chromatographic peak area for the sample of the chromatographic system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the multiplexed characterization of analytes using dye-tagged affinity molecules. The DTAMs, useful in conjunction with liquid chromatography systems, allow for the parallel quantitation and characterization of attributes of one or more target analytes from complex solutions.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to hybrid-bonded siliceous materials. The materials of the present disclosure exhibit enhanced base stability and reduced baseline noise. As such, the materials disclosed herein are suitable for use across a range of chromatography applications, including size-exclusion chromatography and reversed-phase chromatography.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods used for washing needle assemblies with multiple needles.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a coating process for chromatographic surfaces. Embodiments of the present disclosure feature a two-step, vapor-liquid phase organosilane deposition method for creating a hydrophilic, non-ionic surface in a chromatographic system.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments may determine a temperature set point for an outlet heater or cooler based on available information without requiring user input or requiring only minimal user input. The exemplary embodiments may estimate the temperature set point of the outlet heater based on available information, such as pressure delta along the column, temperature at the inlet of the chromatography column, and volumetric flow rate. In some instances, the estimate may be normalized for column dimensions, such as length and diameter. Tailing factor may also be used in determining the estimate. The estimate is not computationally burdensome and can be recalculated as the chromatography column is in use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of digesting a sample comprising protein, the method comprising: adding the sample to an apparatus containing a buffer and a solid support surface comprising a surface coating, wherein the surface coating immobilizes enzyme while reducing undesired interactions between the sample and the solid support surface; immobilizing enzymes on the surface coating for digestion of the protein of the sample; and heating the sample to complete a heat-assisted digestion of the protein.